Closing Bell Overtime: Regional Bank Turmoil, Gold Worries & Crypto’s Collapse 10/17/25

Bond yields remain a major story, with pressure mounting on regional banks. Our Leslie Picker and Hugh Son unpack the latest turmoil and what this week’s earnings reveal. Meanwhile, Steve Liesman breaks down new CNBC survey data showing gold as investors’ top pick — a trend explored further with Bob Elliott of Unlimited and Carole Schleif of BMO Private Wealth as the precious metal goes mainstream. Ralph McLaughlin of OpenBrand weighs in on sticky-but-steady inflation and what his firm’s data is showing about the consumer. Dan Dolev of Mizuho dissects Bitcoin’s recent fall—and top picks to take advantage. Closing out, Adam Crisafulli of Vital Knowledge previews the catalysts shaping markets next week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.